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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.16, 1,104.37 and 450.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.16, 1,104.37 and 450.85 is: 622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.16 : 1,104.37 = 450.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.16/1,104.37 = 450.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.16x = 1,104.37 × 450.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.16x = 497,901.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,901.33/800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.25

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